Climate Mobility Officer, Tuvalu

General

Description of assignment title: Climate MobilityOfficer

Assignment country: Tuvalu

Duty stations: Tuvalu

Work location: On UN premises

Expected start date: 07/20/2026

Duration: 12 months(with possibility ofextension)Long-term benefits and allowances

Sustainable Development Goal: 13. Climate action

Host entity: IOM TUV

Modality: Onsite

Type: National

Volunteer category: Specialist UCoS from Apr2026

Work schedule: Full-time

Number of Assignments: 1

Details

Mission and objectives:

• Established in 1951 as the leading inter-governmentalorganization in the field of migration, International Organizationfor Migration (IOM) works closely with governments, internationalorganizations and non-governmental partners to ensure humane andorderly migration for the benefit of all. With 173 member states, afurther 8 states holding observer status and offices in over 100countries, IOM works in four broad areas of migration management:migration and development, facilitating migration, regulatingmigration and forced migration.

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• IOM established an office in Suva in 2016 after Fiji became anIOM member state in 2013. IOM Fiji works with the Government ofFiji and the neighboring Pacific Island Countries on migrationissues concerning climate change, labour mobility, development,counter-trafficking, disaster resilience, emergency andpreparedness and migrant protection.

Context:

• IOM is the leading agency for a regional programme to enhanceprotection and empowerment of migrants and communities affected byclimate change and disasters in the Pacific region. The PacificClimate Change Migration and Human Security (PCCMHS) programmePhase I and II implemented from 2019-2026, as well as the upcomingprogramme to address some of the related challenges to climatemobility in the Pacific. This programme contributes to strengthenedresilience and adaptive capacity of Pacific Islanders in thecontext of climate change and disasters, ensuring that migrationand relocation remains a choice, and displacement is averted,minimized and addressed.

Task description:

• Under the overall supervision of the Migration and ClimateChange Programme Officer/Climate Mobility Thematic Lead and thedirect supervision of the Tuvalu National Programme Officer, the UNVolunteer will support the day-to-day implementation of the ClimateMobility Programme in Tuvalu.
• The Volunteer will:
• Support the smooth running of programme activities, includinghelping with planning, coordination, follow-up actions, and basictracking of progress under the guidance of the ProgrammeOfficer.

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• Work closely with government partners, UN agencies, NGOs,regional organisations, and other stakeholders to help coordinatemeetings, share information, and ensure good communication betweenpartners.
• Assist with collecting and organising information and basicdata on climate mobility, displacement, and community resilience tosupport reporting and programme decisions.
• Help organise workshops, trainings, and other capacity-buildingactivities, including logistics, preparation of materials, andsupporting facilitators during events.
• Support the preparation of simple knowledge materials such asshort reports, case studies, and summaries of lessons learned fromprogramme activities.
• Assist with communication and visibility of the programme byhelping prepare updates, stories, and basic content for reports andoutreach materials.
• Take notes during meetings and events and prepare clearsummaries of discussions and agreed actions for the team.
• Provide general administrative and operational support to theProgramme Officer and team, and step in to assist with coordinationwhen required.
• Perform any other related tasks as needed to support theprogramme.

Eligibility criteria

Age: 18 - 80

Required experience: 3 years

Nationality: Candidate must be a national, legal residentor hold refugee status in the country of assignment.

Assignment requirements

Relevant experience:

• 3 years

Languages:

• English, Level: Working knowledge, Required

Required education level:

• Bachelor's degree in Environmental Science, Climate Change,Disaster Risk Reduction, Migration Studies, Development Studies,International Relations, Geography, Social Sciences, or a closelyrelated field.

Competencies and values:

• Accountability
• Adaptability and Flexibility
• Building Trust
• Client Orientation
• Commitment and Motivation
• Commitment to Continuous Learning
• Communication
• Creativity
• Empowering Others

Skills and experience:

• Experience in:
• At least 3 years of relevant work experience with at least oneyear of relevant experience in climate change, disaster riskreduction, migration, environment, or sustainable developmentprogrammes, with exposure to supporting projects, coordinatingactivities, or assisting with reporting.
• Experience supporting basic data collection, organisinginformation, and contributing to reports, brief notes, workshopsummaries, or other simple knowledge products related to climate ordevelopment programmes.
• Skills in:
• Good writing and communication skills in English, with theability to prepare clear and concise notes, meeting summaries,short reports, and other basic communication materials for internaland external use.
• Note:
• Applicants who do not fully meet the minimum professionalexperience requirements for a UN Volunteer 'Specialist' assignmentare still encouraged to apply; if selected, they may be recruitedunder the Conditions of Service applicable to UN Volunteer'Associate' assignments."

Area(s) of expertise:

• Community development, Emergency preparedness, crisis response,Project management, programme development, strategy

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